Poultry sector shake-up signals new era for citizen entry
Friday, May 22, 2026 | 190 Views |
Entry barriers: Citizens have struggled for meaningful handholds in the poultry industry
Through the revamped Poultry Financial Suite, government through CEDA is positioning the sector not only as a food security priority, but also as a strategic economic empowerment tool aimed at reducing market concentration, increasing competition and creating space for citizen-owned enterprises across the poultry value chain.
The suite, funded by government, through CEDA, is expected to channel close to P1 billion into the poultry value chain.
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